Overview

Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.

Cast

Norman Kerry, Sally Eilers, Jason Robards Sr., Thelma Todd, Charles Clary, Naomi Childers, Rosemary Theby, Gertrude Short

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What is "Trial Marriage" about?

Constance Bannister enters into a trial marriage contract with Dr. Thorvald Ware and finds happiness with him. She defies his wishes by dancing at a charity ball in a revealing costume, however, and he dissolves the contract, not knowing that she is with child. A year passes. Constance marries Oliver Mowbray, and Thorvald marries Constance's sister, Grace. Both couples are quite unhappy and later obtain divorces. Oliver and Grace go to Europe, and Constance and Thorvald are married in a civil ceremony, united by their love both for each other and for their child.

When was "Trial Marriage" released?

Trial Marriage was released in 1929.

Who stars in "Trial Marriage"?

The cast includes Norman Kerry, Sally Eilers, Jason Robards Sr., Thelma Todd.